CF Montréal vs D.C. United, 2026 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSBaribo scores again as DC United tie with Montreal
Tai Baribo scored a goal for the fifth consecutive game and Sean Johnson had six saves Saturday night for D.C. United in a 1-1 tie with CF Montreal.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Sean Nealis (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal).
- 3': Brandon Servania (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal).
- 4': Attempt missed. Tai Baribo (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Keisuke Kurokawa with a cross.
- 6': Matti Peltola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Noah Streit (CF Montréal).
- 6': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Brayan Vera.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 8': Attempt missed. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) header from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 11': Attempt saved. Louis Munteanu (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Andre Dozzell.
- 12': Attempt missed. Louis Munteanu (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jackson Hopkins with a cross.
- 17': Attempt saved. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sean Johnson (D.C. United). Assisted by Luca Petrasso.
- 17': Louis Munteanu (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Foul by Jalen Neal (CF Montréal).
- 19': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.
- 19': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card.
- 22': Attempt missed. Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Dani Pereira.
- 23': Foul by Keisuke Kurokawa (D.C. United).
- 23': Dani Pereira (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Noah Streit (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Luca Petrasso.
- 28': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Kimito Nono.
- 30': Tai Baribo (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Foul by Brayan Vera (CF Montréal).
- 31': Attempt missed. Tai Baribo (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Brandon Servania with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 33': Foul by Andre Dozzell (D.C. United).
- 33': Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 34': Attempt missed. Noah Streit (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 36': Foul by Louis Munteanu (D.C. United).
- 36': Jalen Neal (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 37': Attempt missed. Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Luca Petrasso with a cross.
- 39': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Hennadii Synchuk.
- 40': Delay in match because of an injury Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United).
- 41': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, CF Montréal 0, D.C. United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins CF Montréal 0, D.C. United 0.
- 46': Foul by Louis Munteanu (D.C. United).
- 46': Jalen Neal (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Attempt saved. Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sean Johnson (D.C. United). Assisted by Fabian Herbers.
- 47': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Sean Johnson.
- 47': Penalty conceded by Keisuke Kurokawa (D.C. United) with a handball in the penalty area.
- 48': VAR Decision: Penalty CF Montréal.
- 49': Keisuke Kurokawa (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for handball.
- 50': Goal! CF Montréal 1, D.C. United 0. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the high centre of the goal.
- 52': Attempt missed. Dani Pereira (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Hennadii Synchuk.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Brandon Servania (D.C. United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 62': Substitution, CF Montréal. Dawid Bugaj replaces Brayan Ceballos.
- 62': Substitution, CF Montréal. Matty Longstaff replaces Fabian Herbers.
- 62': Substitution, D.C. United. Jared Stroud replaces Jackson Hopkins.
- 63': Kimito Nono (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 63': Foul by Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal).
- 63': Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Goal! CF Montréal 1, D.C. United 1. Tai Baribo (D.C. United) header from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Kimito Nono with a cross.
- 68': Louis Munteanu (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Foul by Dani Pereira (CF Montréal).
- 69': Offside, D.C. United. Louis Munteanu is caught offside.
- 73': Foul by Tai Baribo (D.C. United).
- 73': Dani Pereira (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 75': Jared Stroud (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Foul by Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal).
- 76': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Sean Nealis.
- 77': Attempt missed. Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Brayan Vera with a headed pass following a corner.
- 77': Substitution, CF Montréal. Daniel Ríos replaces Noah Streit.
- 78': Attempt saved. Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sean Johnson (D.C. United). Assisted by Prince Owusu.
- 78': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Sean Johnson.
- 80': Attempt saved. Daniel Ríos (CF Montréal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sean Johnson (D.C. United). Assisted by Prince Owusu.
- 80': Substitution, D.C. United. Hosei Kijima replaces Kimito Nono.
- 81': Attempt missed. Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Prince Owusu.
- 82': Jared Stroud (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Foul by Dani Pereira (CF Montréal).
- 83': Attempt missed. Andre Dozzell (D.C. United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 84': Attempt missed. Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Dani Pereira.
- 84': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Jalen Neal.
- 86': Foul by Hosei Kijima (D.C. United).
- 86': Dani Pereira (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Brandon Servania (D.C. United).
- 87': Daniel Ríos (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 87': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Sean Nealis.
- 88': Substitution, D.C. United. Nikola Markovic replaces Brandon Servania.
- 88': Substitution, D.C. United. Nathan Ordaz replaces Louis Munteanu.
- 89': Attempt saved. Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sean Johnson (D.C. United).
- 90': Tai Baribo (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Dani Pereira (CF Montréal).
- 90': Substitution, CF Montréal. Olger Escobar replaces Victor Loturi.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Foul by Sean Nealis (D.C. United).
- 90'+2': Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Handball by Nathan Ordaz (D.C. United).
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Daniel Ríos (CF Montréal) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Luca Petrasso with a cross.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal) header from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the centre of the goal by Sean Johnson (D.C. United).
- 90'+4': Olger Escobar (CF Montréal) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the left side of the box.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Olger Escobar (CF Montréal) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Prince Owusu with a cross.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, CF Montréal 1, D.C. United 1.
- 0': Match ends, CF Montréal 1, D.C. United 1.
Statistics
 DC |
MTL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 7 | Saves | 1 |
| 33.4 | Possession | 66.6 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 216 | Accurate Passes | 517 |
| 283 | Passes | 595 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 21 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 48 | Long Balls | 54 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 33 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 23 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 36 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 36 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Stade Saputo
Location: Montreal, Canada
Venue: Stade Saputo
Location: Montreal, Canada
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 26 | +32 | 57 |
| 2 | New England Revolution | 26 | +12 | 46 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 26 | +15 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 26 | +10 | 43 |
Line-Ups
CF Montréal (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Thomas Gillier (GK) |
| 4 | Brayan Vera |
| 2 | Jalen Neal |
| 13 | Luca Petrasso  |
| 3 | Brayan Ceballos |
| 7 | Dani Pereira |
| 21 | Fabian Herbers |
| 22 | Victor Loturi |
| 9 | Prince Owusu |
| 23 | Noah Streit |
| 18 | Hennadii Synchuk |
D.C. United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Johnson (GK) |
| 13 | Sean Nealis |
| 4 | Matti Peltola |
| 6 | Keisuke Kurokawa |
| 5 | Silvan Hefti |
| 23 | Brandon Servania |
| 21 | Andre Dozzell |
| 25 | Jackson Hopkins |
| 2 | Kimito Nono |
| 9 | Tai Baribo |
| 11 | Louis Munteanu |
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